Michael Gilbert Books

This book, first published in 1952 by Holder & Stoughton in London, offers a glimpse into the literary style and themes of its time. It reflects the cultural and societal context of the early 1950s, showcasing the author's unique perspective and storytelling techniques. Readers can expect a blend of historical significance and engaging narrative that captures the essence of the era.

A ten-year-old boy named Hal receives a desperate call for help from timid space aliens imprisoned by the villainous Ness. Teaming up with his cat Susie and a group of small aliens, including the clever Think-Think, Hal devises a clever plan to thwart Ness's sinister scheme for world domination. The story combines adventure and teamwork as they work together to overcome obstacles and save their new friends.

Novels by Doyle, Maugham, Charteris, MacDonald, Gardner, Woolrick, and Fleming deal with spies and secret agents in World Wars I and II and the cold war

Patrick Petrella is considered something of a curiosity by his fellow police officers. He is the son of a Spanish policeman and an English school mistress. He speaks four languages and is as good at picking fine wines as he is locks. The short stories contained in this volume follow his career as a constable, dealing with burglars, delinquents of various shapes and sizes, bent lawyers, gangs, drugs trafficking and murder. They are classic police procedural stories and show Michael Gilbert at his best with an eye for detail, wit and humour, and above all suspense right up to the end of each episode in Petrella’s varied life.

Detektivní román o inspektoru Scotland Yardu, který se při pátrání po zločineckém gangu lupičů dostává k vyšetřování vraždy mladé ženy.